Travel
Speak up on your trip — directions, check-in, trains, ordering.
Online lessons for the Japanese you want to speak.
ONLINE JAPANESE LESSONS
Nana
Speak the Japanese you want — in 60 days.
Pick from 5 goal-based courses and learn 1-on-1 with a native teacher. Monthly, at your pace.
NanaYYou
Today: “Hajimemashite, yoroshiku onegaishimasu.”
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✓5 goal-based courses✓Monthly plans✓$9.80 first lesson
★ 4.8 top-rated · 600+ native teachers · learners in 30+ countries
NanaYYou
Today: “Hajimemashite, yoroshiku onegaishimasu.”
🎙📹💬☎
Does any of this sound like you?
Most learners hit the very same wall.
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“I know the words, but nothing comes out when it matters…”
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“I've studied for years, but I don't feel any better…”
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“Studying alone — where do I even start?”
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“And honestly, I have no one to speak Japanese with…”
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“I know the words, but nothing comes out when it matters…”
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“I've studied for years, but I don't feel any better…”
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“Studying alone — where do I even start?”
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“And honestly, I have no one to speak Japanese with…”
— That “I can't speak” can change in 60 days.
THE SOLUTION
KODAWARI Sensei fixes that “I can't speak.”
Goal courses × native 1-on-1 × easy monthly plans — three things that get you speaking fast.
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Learn via 5 goal-based courses
Travel, romance, interviews — courses tied directly to what you want to say.
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1-on-1 with native teachers
A native teacher who fits you, one-on-one — with plenty of speaking time.
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Monthly · ~60 days to finish
On the popular 2×/week plan, finish a course in ~60 days, at your own pace.
WHY KODAWARI
How is this different?
The ease of an app, the practice of 1-on-1 — together.
| Compare | Apps (Duolingo, etc.) | Teacher platforms (Preply, italki) | KODAWARI Sensei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Gamified self-study | 1-on-1, one-off | ✓Goal courses × 1-on-1 |
| Speaking practice | Almost none | Depends on teacher | ✓Plenty, every lesson |
| Curriculum | One-size-fits-all | You build it | ✓Structured by goal |
| Teachers | None | You search; quality varies | ✓Hand-picked natives |
| Goal | Vague | Up to you | ✓~60 days to finish a course |
| Price | Cheap, but you can't speak | Pay-per-lesson adds up | ✓Easy monthly plans |
COURSES
Five courses, chosen by your goal
Find the course that fits what you want to say.
Beginner
Start from hello — natural speaking from absolute zero.
Romance
Dating, confessions, sharing feelings — grow closer in Japanese.
Interview
Japanese job interviews, keigo, self-PR — ready by the big day.
Free Talk
No fixed theme — your teacher builds each lesson around your goals.
PRICING
Plans
Pick a course and go monthly. 1 course = 16 lessons; your pace sets how fast you finish.
Start with a $9.80 first lesson (one-time, no auto-billing). Continue monthly if you love it.
4 lessons / mo1×/week · 25 min
$90/ mo
📅 1 course ~4 months(steady)
- ✓1×/week · 25-min 1-on-1 lessons
- ✓24/7 chat questions
- ✓Free access to materials
- ✓Choose & switch among 5 courses
- ✓$9.80 first lesson (no auto-billing)
Most popular
8 lessons / mo2×/week · 25 min
$150/ mo
📅 1 course ~2 months(just right)
- ✓2×/week · 25-min 1-on-1 lessons
- ✓24/7 chat questions
- ✓Free access to materials
- ✓Choose & switch among 5 courses
- ✓$9.80 first lesson (no auto-billing)
16 lessons / mo4×/week · 25 min
$280/ mo
📅 1 course ~1 month(fastest)
- ✓4×/week · 25-min 1-on-1 lessons
- ✓24/7 chat questions
- ✓Free access to materials
- ✓Choose & switch among 5 courses
- ✓$9.80 first lesson (no auto-billing)
PREMIUM COACHING
Get serious — in 3 months.
A dedicated coach guides you 1-on-1 with a custom curriculum and hands-on support to reach your goal fast.
Goals you can reach in 3 months
Pass JLPT N3 / N2 / N1Ace interviews & land an offerSpeak up in meetingsChat naturally with locals
$1,980/ 3 mo
Ask about coaching- ✓A dedicated coach, just for you
- ✓2 one-on-one lessons / week
- ✓A 3-month custom curriculum
- ✓24/7 chat questions
- ✓Bi-weekly progress reviews
- ✓Your own learning roadmap
HOW IT WORKS
Getting started — 3 steps
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Sign up free
Just your email — start right away.
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Pick a course & teacher
Choose from 5 goal courses and a teacher who fits you.
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Take a $9.80 first lesson
Try one lesson for $9.80. Decide to continue after you try.
INSTRUCTORS
The teachers behind you
Native Japanese teachers — you'll find one who fits.
Nana
Travel & cultureLoves travel & culture talk — builds your fluency through fun conversation.
Yui
Great for beginnersGentle with first-timers — supports you carefully from absolute zero.
Saku
Business & interviewsSpecializes in business Japanese & interviews — practical, work-ready phrases.
STUDENT VOICES
Student voices
★★★★★ 4.8 · top-rated school in Japan
“I never thought I'd speak this much in under half a year. My teacher always matches my pace.”
Emma
USA · Travel course
“I look forward to every lesson. It's okay to make mistakes, so Japanese just comes out naturally now.”
Minh
Vietnam · Free Talk course
“I passed the JLPT and gained confidence speaking. Having a study plan made for me is reassuring.”
Chloé
France · Interview course
FAQ
FAQ
QCan I really speak in 60 days?＋
A course is 16 lessons; on the popular 2×/week plan that's ~60 days. Focusing on one goal gets you speaking faster.
QCan total beginners join?＋
Absolutely. The Beginner course starts from hiragana and greetings with careful support.
QI'm not sure which course to pick.＋
Just pick the goal closest to yours — and switch anytime.
QCan I cancel the monthly plan anytime?＋
Yes — cancel anytime. Start with the $9.80 first lesson (one-time, no auto-billing) and continue only if you like it.
QMonthly vs. coaching plan?＋
Monthly is the standard self-paced plan. Coaching is a 3-month premium plan with a dedicated coach, custom curriculum, and 24/7 support.
START FREE
Your “I want to say this” starts here.
Begin with a monthly plan — your first lesson is just $9.80 (no auto-billing).
Choose a plan & startMonthly · $9.80 first lesson · no auto-billing